HELLO LADIES!!!! I'm so happy to be home and so happy that everything went wonderfully.

Mr surgeon said that everything was "textbook" and uneventful.....I'm so thankful

I had a really hard time with the Morphine. Who would have known that I was allergic to it. Then the next pain med they gave me had me having the dry heeves ( not at all fun ) so they ended up giving me a pain patch on my arm and that helped me alot.

They have me on Vicodin for my "at home" meds. I only take half the amount that they want me to.

I probably won't post too much today ( I came home last night) because I'm still really sleepy. I'll chat more with you ladies later.

Thank you for all the words of encouragement and well wishes and prayers. You'll never know how much that truely meant to me.

Blessings to you,

Chrissy

I'm so glad things went well. I'm moving over, in fact, I might just get bumped off the bench because there are so many newbies!! Take care of yourself and let us know how things are going.

YAY!!!!! i'm so happy for you! rest up! and make those boys wait on you hand and foot - as long as they don't decide to COOK for you.

much love!

I am so happy to hear you are home safe and sound. Take good care of yourself and get some rest. Still will be sending thoughts and prayers your way for a speady recovery.

Oh, honey! I am so glad to hear from you! What a great feeling to be on the other side, eh? Now we can breath and learn a new way of eating and try to squeeze on the Loser's bench...don't worry though, the bench will have more space the smaller our butts get!!!

Hug for you, my friend! Rest up and sip! sip! sip!

Angela

Did you know that when they try and determine how many people will fit, say like a sanctuary, they allow for a 21 inch butt! Give me a break!! I haven't had a 21 inch butt since I was 5 years old. BUT, I'M GONNA GET ME ONE!!! LOL!!

and Welcome Home

Congratulations - know you're glad to be HOME again!!
Hugs, hugs, and more hugs!

Carol

and yet the airline seats are 17 inches ...

17 inches!! OMG! Last time I flew, I weighed well over 300 pounds. I always worried about blubbing over in someone elses seat. Well, I got this little skinny guy sitting next to me. I was so happy! I leaned over and said, "If you haven't noticed I'm kind of big and if I start getting over into you area just give me an elbow." He stared at me for a minute and then just started laughing. 17 inches, that is mental!! LOL!!!

Thank you all for such kind words.

I've been home since Thurdays night and I have noticed that I am very emotional. I had a hard time looking at the picutures that I asked my DH to take of me before my surgery and then a picture of me in the recovery room. Just about anything makes me cry....anyone else have the weepy eyes when they came home????

I wonder if I'm not like this because I have never had mojor surgery and I have never felt like I was "down and out" before. DH is helping me and my MIL has been wonderful. The boys are not that great and tend to want to take advantage of the situation.

I am sad also because my mom did not come to the hospital with me when I had my operation nor did she even come to see me....I actually had to call her when I got home. I don't know why she has to be like this to me...I hate it. She seems to love drama especially family drama....I don't like it. Especially when I have to be in it. I am not going to be in this drama. I told her on the phone that if she wanted to come and visit with me she can come down (she lives like 2 miles from me) anytime she wants to. But, sadly I know she will not come down.....she will just stew in her own juices for days!!! YUCK!!

I also feel a loss for food.....I miss it.....but I know that this is all a part of becoming a new me and I will have to learn to sooth my emotions with other things then food.....I am learning!

I have company coming over later. I'm looking forward to seeing them. They are all good people and also good for my spirts although I've learned that it hurts to laugh.....LOL!!!

See ya later,

Chrissy

Oh my goodness, honey! I understand it all!

The saddness afterwards...most likely a reaction to the general anesthetic and that feeling of letting go of excess food...a good friend for most of our lives. Just be nice to yourself...understanding that it will pass and it passes, promise.

I totally get the trouble with the drama loving mother...though she has been out of the picture since she decided to punish us all by taking my car and leaving the state and not telling anyone where she was for 10 days...but the drama queen loses out, we are all so much better off since she did that! And Now she wants back in our lives...I vote NO.

Since she left, I have grown up, am leading my own peacful life, I deal with stress and life's crap head on when before I didn't...all drama. Nice to lead a life of serenity in that regard!

Anyway, I want you to know, I understand. Take care of yourself Chrissy, it all works out in the end! And our ends will be so much smaller! Though I doubt I will ever be 17 inches wide...maybe a thigh! hehehe



Angela

I went through this for about the first week. I had the foamies, couldn't take very much in and I looked just like a can of every frothing shaving cream.

I also thought, what the heck had I done to myself. I missed my best friend..food! Now do I miss it? Sometimes, but not enough to go back to it being my first love. I LOVE LIFE!! and I HAVE A LIFE!!!

I'm sorry about your situation with your mother. I know it personally hurts you about her behavior, but this is your time not hers. Speaking from personal experience, love her but leave her be and concentrate on you and yours. Life is very short, and you don't want to miss out on the good things, by dwelling on things that can't be fixed. Sounds like you have a good DH and MIL and ornery, rotten boys (are there any other kind), enjoy them and the moment. Keep the thought in your head that you are getting better physically, leaving your obesity behind and a whole new world is opening up to you. You will be getting to do things with your immediate family that you haven't been able to do in years, it is going to be an exciting ride. Might include your mother and might not; somethings can't be helped. If she can't be a part of this wonderful ride, then off you go with those who take the time to care for you and love you for well.....just being you.